How to set up an Echo Dot

The compact Echo Dot from Amazon is now available in the third generation with a newly announced version with integrated LED clock. This smaller echo device is even more recommended and is ideal as a satellite companion for a larger echo or an alternative for smaller living spaces. It can do everything that larger echo speakers can, but it's more affordable (and in some cases a free add-on). And as we'll show, the dot is easy to set up for new users. When you open your dot fresh from the box, do the following to set everything up and make sure Alexa works as intended.

Step 1

: Download Alexa.

If this is your first echo device, you probably do not have the Alexa app. If necessary, download the Alexa app to your favorite mobile device to get started. You can find the Alexa app in both the Apple App Store and the Google App Store and many other places. If you are using Alexa for the first time, you may need to complete some login / account steps the first time you open the app.

If you already have the Alexa app, make sure that this is the case completely updated before you start setting up.

Step 2: Connect and prepare your Echo Dot.

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Use the cable with your supplied cable to puncture and plug in. When switching on, the ring of your dot should glow blue. This is all you need to do now, but you may notice that the item in the Wi-Fi settings appears as a ready to connect device.

The Windows Devices informs you when you can set up new devices and displays all the devices that Alexa can already control (many different smart devices fall into this category, not just echoes.) To add your point, first find a plus sign (+) in the upper-right corner of the app, select it, and a submenu will appear which asks you what you want to add to Alexa. Select Add Device .

Step 4: Select the Right Echo Device

Now Alexa asks which device type you are trying to configure. Fortunately, there is a separate section for Amazon Echo Devices . Select this category to continue.

From here a list of all the different echo devices is displayed. You will notice two different options for the Echo Dot – a normal Echo Dot model and an Echo Dot Kid's Edition. Select the appropriate type to continue. If you choose a normal point, you also need to specify what generation your model is about (Alexa provides some useful visuals at this point so it should not be too difficult to figure that out).

The ring of your point, which usually glows blue, if it works, should now light orange – a sign that you are setting it up.

Step 5: Add network information as needed

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If your dot is plugged into a separate Bluetooth speaker (eg a larger echo device), you must specify that this is the case. So Alexa can detect the available speakers and s I make sure that both are paired accordingly. If your dot behaves solo, you do not have to worry about this step.

Alexa then prompts you to select the room where your dot is located, or to create a room for it if the label is not on the list. You can skip this step if you want, but it's a handy means of identification.

Step 6: Exploring the Alexa Capabilities

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You can enable all types of Alexa abilities or mini-apps that add new information or features to Alexa. It pays to browse the Alexa abilities and find out which ones are most suitable for your dot intentions. Activate it now so you can use it right away. Here are some of our favorite skills that you can try.